The annual gathering for friends and associates. Further details to follow. Contact 01452 830033 email office@wrekintrust.org

A weekend retreat with Ravi Ravindra. Contact Carol, 01243 576634 email carolduncan8hl@btinternet.com

A day conference led by Mary Jo Radcliffe and Ian Mowll Contact Marie Miller, 01424 214327. maelmi40@btinternet.com

A day conference with David Karchere and Don MacGregor, to explore and consider the changes which are taking place in human consciousness at this time, it will include talks and opportunities to engage both heart and mind in discussion, participation, and experiential learning. It will be a day to inspire and connect, so please encourage friends and colleagues from your own networks to join us. All are welcome. Places are limited, so pre-booking is essential. Contact Carol, 01243 576634 carolduncan8hl@btinternet.com

Contact 01865 734133 www.carmelite.org.uk

Contact Janice Tel. 01452 840033 Email info@wrekintrust.org

Contact Janette, 0191 422 3088 email janette@sacredlife.co.uk

During this last year the Wrekin Forum has been setting up a network of regional round tables across the country and we now appreciate the opportunity to establish deeper spiritual connections between people and organisations in Dorset. Following an initial gathering, each area develops in its own way according to the interests of those present and the perceived needs of the local area. We hope you may be able to join us for this event. Tel: Andrea 01438 715806

Our aim is to :

Develop a network in the area for group activities, future meetings and sharing of ideas •  Meet people of like mind and offer a connecting point for others •  Share how we experience and understand the current global and national situation•  Explore what insights this challenge is bringing us? •  Discuss what we might do together that we cannot do so well alone?

We hope that you will meet kindred spirits who can continue to inspire and support each other during changing times, generate a focal point of light and love and together co-create a new direction. The shift underway needs each one of us!

During this last year the Wrekin Forum has been setting up a network of regional round tables across the country and we now appreciate the opportunity to establish deeper spiritual connections between people and organisations in Dorset. Following an initial gathering, each area develops in its own way according to the interests of those present and the perceived needs of the local area. We hope you may be able to join us for this event. However, if you are interested in being part of a growing network of connecting points but are not able to come on this date then do please let myself (as above) or Janet Lake know and we will put you on the list for another time. Janet's contact details are tel: 01297 561294, email : iona16@hotmail.co.uk

Our aim is to :

Develop a network in the area for group activities, future meetings and sharing of ideas •  Meet people of like mind and offer a connecting point for others •  Share how we experience and understand the current global and national situation•  Explore what insights this challenge is bringing us? •  Discuss what we might do together that we cannot do so well alone?

VENUE: Charm Edge, Old Lyme Hill, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6BP DATE : Sunday 13 th June, 2010 TIME: Arrival 10.30am for 11.0 start until 16.30 COST & REFRESHMENTS : A donation of £10 would be appreciated to include coffee, tea, etc. Please bring something to share for lunch

We hope that you will meet kindred spirits who can continue to inspire and support each other during changing times, generate a focal point of light and love and together co-create a new direction. The shift underway needs each one of us!

The Wrekin Forum is delighted to present a residential weekend at historic Aylesford Priory in the beautiful Kent countryside, with eminent international speaker Ravi Ravindra, from 6 pm Fri 23 April to 4 pm Sun 25 April. Rooms in the Guest House are described as simple but comfortable, with a range of single, double, twin, and family rooms (just a few ensuite, because of the age of the building). A special Early Bird rate is available to those booking and paying in full by 1 March. The great spiritual traditions of the East and of the West have very much emphasized taking our world and our daily life in this world seriously. They invite us to realize our Heavenly as well as our earthly parentage, and they suggest practical ways to bring about a marriage of Heaven and earth and to work towards living in time in the light of eternal verities. The workshop-seminar will be based on the insights derived from an extensive study and practice of the teachings to be found in the gospels, including the non-canonical ones, the sacred texts of India, and the teachings of some contemporary masters such as G. Gurdjieff and J. Krishnamurti.  Participants will be invited to try some physical and psychological exercises

This is the title of a new book containing many lectures that Sir George Trevelyan gave during the 1960s-1980s. We will be launching this publication by Godstow Press on this evening which includes the ninth Sir George Trevelyan memorial lecture which will be given by David Lorimer. We will also have an opportunity to enjoy exchanging ideas with others in cafe style conversations on how Sir George's vision might best be carried forward today. We do hope that you may be able to join us for supper and this event and also forward these details to those of your friends and family within reach of the London area. The changing times, for which Sir George was a prophetic voice, are now looming large in our awareness and the Wrekin Trust is committed to continue the work of raising consciousness that Sir George commenced. Venue: Essex Unitarian Church 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill Gate, London W8 4RT. Time 6.30pm - 9.30pm.

For Centuries mysticism has been a major force in our quest to experience God and the spiritual dimension of life. Our yearning to find relationship with the divine is ancient, and has been an instinctual impulse with us since the dawning hour of humankind. Mysticism which has been an important aspect of all the major faiths is now gradually evolving into an approach to God, which integrates the inner, and the outer aspects of life and brings a contemporary understanding of spiritual living. This approach is called practical mysticism. In this weekend workshop the nature and application of practical mysticism will be presented. Listed below are a few of the topics to be presented.

• The transformation of the mystic in to the practical mystic
• Recognising the Spiritual Call
• The destiny of the soul - to be a creative agent
• Crisis as a prelude to expanded consciousness
• Meditation used by practical mystics
• Goodwill versus the will to good
• Enlightened techniques used by practical mystics
• The mystery of good and evil - an evolutionary perspective
• Practical mysticism and service through magic
  

Friday - 11am to 5.30pm An optional day of meditation and sharing facilitated by the Wrekin Forum Holding Group.
Saturday / Sunday will include;

• Feedback from the co-creative circle of volunteers that had its first meeting on 10th December 2007.
• A presentation on the spirituality of young people
• A structured open space session based on participants interests and concerns leading to tangiable outcomes
• A variety of presentations on the theme of activating spirit in society from associates. You are invited to send in your offers of contributions of 10-30 mins
• A stimulating DVD
• A celebratory time of poetry, music and other inspirations
• An open meeting of the Wrekin Forum Strategy and Development Group